Postoperative Complications of Esophageal Atresia and Role of Endoscopic Balloon Dilatation in Anastomotic Strictures.
Jin Young ChoMea-Young ChangMi Hyeon GangYong Wook LeeJun Beom ParkJae Young KimHyun Jin KimPublished in: Pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology & nutrition (2022)
Approximately half of the patients experienced complications after EA repair. In particular, patients with a long-gap EA had a significantly increased risk of complications, such as anastomotic strictures. EBD can be safely used, even in infants.